Golf Mizzou's golf team faces some of the best competition in the nation. Its fall and spring schedules feature contests against top-notch golfers from the Big Eight, Big Ten, and Southern Conferences. The University of Missouri and Stephens College co-hosted the first Women's Missouri Intercollegiate Invitational in October 1974. Missouri has an excellent 18-hole course, as well as putting greens and a driving range. All these are available to team members for their four and a half hours of scheduled practice a week. The hard-working Missouri golfers are also required to observe strength and endurance training through the "off" season. Softball The women's softball team placed second in the state last year-right behind champion Southwest Missouri State. More than 80 women signed up for tryouts this year, including every member of last year's team except one. . .a second-team All-American catcher. A good year is expected as many upper classmen returned to accept the challenge to be Number One. Pre-season favorite Missouri began workouts in mid-February in preparation for a short, but action-packed three-week season. State Championship play begins April 25th, with Mizzou hoping for a berth in the national championship. Swimming The University of Missouri swimmers won their fourth consecutive Missouri State Championship and a third-place finish in the Big Eight Championships in 1974-75. Several state records fell as some of Missouri's highly-talented swimmers shaved off crucial seconds in several events. Two Missouri team members were early-season qualifiers for the national championships in March and several others were close to qualification. The swimmers competed in Big Eight Competition for the second time in UMC's women's swimming history. Eighteen swimmers and two divers attended daily two-hour workouts from October through February. The swimmers use the University pool for practice and meets, and also have an early pre-season land conditioning program. This year's squad also has outstanding academic records: the team recorded a 3.08 GPA for the fall semester and a 3.11 cumulative GPA for all its members. Track and Field The newest sport on the agenda is Missouri's women's track and field team. The team participated for the first time in UMC history in an indoor track meet with the men's team. Because it is a building year and large numbers are not yet involved, this sport provides an ideal opportunity for participation among incoming freshmen. With 325 high schools in the state sponsoring track and field, Missouri expects to be a first-rate competitor in a very short time. The women began conditioning in early October and used the 220-yard track in the Hearnes Multipurpose Building. The track consists of nine straight-away lanes, eight lanes on the corner, and six lanes for hurdles. The facility also boasts a long jump pit, a high jump crash pad, and ample room for spectators. Other field events are included in the outdoor program. Meets scheduled include the Bearcat Relays in Maryville, the Kansas Relays in Lawrence, and the Big 8 Meet at Iowa State University. IS SSOU 1 Tennis Tennis, thanks to the Billy Jean Kings, Chris Everts and Evonne Goologongs has taken a giant leap to the forefront among athletics on all levels of U.S. competition. At the University of Missouri the scene is no different. Eight hours of practice is expected of each individual per week. Six new intercollegiate courts are available for outdoor practice and there are four new indoor courts available in Columbia. Several spring tournaments are scheduled, including the Missouri Valley Tournament in Lawrence, Kansas, the State Collegiate Meet and a 4-college match in Columbia. Volleyball Excellent defense along with a powerful offense led the power volleyball team to a second-place finish in the State Tournament. It qualified for the seven-state regional playoffs held at the University of Nebraska. Volleyball is a popular sport at UMC. Competition for positions on the team is keen. More than 50 women tried out for the team which has consistently been one of the top two teams in the state. The University of Missouri-Columbia is an equal opportunity institution Billy Jean King, Wyomia Tyus, Donna deVarona, Joan Joyce, Laura Baugh, Mary Jo Peppler, Micki King. These women have led the way, and the University of Missouri has programs which are training women to follow in their footsteps. WOMEN'S ATHLETICS AT UMC The TIGER football and basketball teams, as well as its baseball, track, wrestling and swim teams, have created a solid foundation on which to build. In keeping with Mizzou's strong athletic tradition, the UMC women have embarked on a building program in basketball, field hockey, golf, tennis, softball, swimming, volleyball, and track and field. The goal in each sport is excellence. We expect to reach it by offering opportunities to the academically gifted student athlete. The program is one of the few in the country which is not connected with the men's athletic department or the women's physical education department. The University has hired well-qualified college graduate coaches for the women's program. The coaches carry no teaching responsibilities and can devote adequate time to their coaching duties. CONFERENCE The University of Missouri competes in the Missouri Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women, and the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women Region 6, which includes the states of Minnesota, North and South Dakota, Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. Success in the conference can lead to participation in the National AIAW Championships. GOVERNING BODIES All those who participate in the women's intercollegiate sports program on the campus are governed by the policies and regulations of the following groups: (1) the national Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) (2) The Regional 6 AIAW (3) the Missouri Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (4) the University of Missouri governed by the Women's Athletic Program Committee which consists of seven members: five faculty members and two students. ELIGIBILITY The participants in the Women's Intercollegiate Athletic Program must: (1) Be a full-time undergraduate student enrolled for a minimum of 12 credit hours each semester; (2) Maintain either a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or a minimum grade point average of 2.0 during the last full-time semester at the University; (3) Abide by AIAW, University and department policies and regulations with regard to entrance requirements, maintaining amateur status, and medical examinations. The University The University of Missouri-Columbia was founded in 1839, the first state university west of the Mississippi River. It is located in Columbia, a city in central Missouri 125 miles west of St. Louis and 130 miles east of Kansas City. Columbia is a college town. Besides the University, it is the home of Stephens and Columbia colleges. About 25,000 students make up a large part of its 65,000 population. There are 23,000 students enrolled in Admissions All prospective students are required to submit an application for admission to UMC. There is no application fee for Missouri residents. Out-of-state undergraduate students are required to submit a non-refundable application evaluation fee of $10.00. Admission to the freshman class is determined by a combination of the applicant's high school class rank and a required aptitude test score. One of the following tests must be used: School and College Ability Test (SCAT, Series II, Form 1C and Form II B); American College Test (ACT); College Entrance Examination Board (CEEB or SAT); or the Ohio State University Psychological Test (OSUP). In addition to an admission test, freshmen are required to take the Freshman Placement Tests prior to registration. An out-of-state freshman applicant must be a graduate of an accredited high school, and the combination of the class rank and aptitude test score must indicate an appreciable higher probability of success than the standards applied to Missouri freshman applicants. For admissions applications and further information, write to the Director of Admissions; 130 Jesse Hall; University of Missouri; Columbia, Missouri; 65201. |